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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 855.36 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 855.36 and 241.52 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 855.36 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/855.36 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 855.36 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 206,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,582.27/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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